43818 | Zebra Z-Xtreme 5000T Thermal Transfer Polyester Label for Extreme Environments
The Z-Xtreme 5000T is a thermal transfer label built on a White matte coated polyester facestock with a permanent acrylic adhesive. It's engineered for applications where labels are routinely exposed to chemicals, abrasion, moisture, and wide temperature swings, holding up in conditions where standard paper labels degrade or delaminate.
Zebra rates the Z-Xtreme 5000T to withstand temperatures from -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C), covering both cold-storage and high-heat industrial use. Combined with Zebra's Image Lock resin ribbon, the label achieves UID test compliance and UL certification, making the pairing suitable for asset tracking, product identification, and regulated industrial marking.
Key Features & Business Benefits
- Polyester facestock (2.5 mils) with permanent acrylic adhesive (1.0 mils): Resists abrasion and maintains adhesion on demanding substrates over the label's service life.
- Wide temperature tolerance (-40°F to 300°F / -40°C to 149°C): Suitable for cold-chain, freezer, and high-heat manufacturing environments without reprinting or replacement.
- Broad chemical resistance when paired with Image Lock ribbon: Recommended for exposure to blood, body fluids, salt water, alcohol, ammonia, bleach, gasoline, grease, oil, acetone, MEK, TCE, and xylene, among others.
- UID test compliance and UL certification (with Image Lock ribbon): Supports defense, aerospace, and government contracting applications requiring durable, verifiable asset identification.
- ISO 9001 certified, 23-point inspection process: Ensures consistent print quality and adhesive performance order to order.
- FDA 175.105 compliant, BPA and latex free: Suitable for indirect contact with dry foodstuffs or use behind a functional barrier.
- Indoor and outdoor durability up to 3 years: Reduces relabeling frequency for long-lived assets and outdoor equipment.
Technical Specifications
- Facestock: White matte coated polyester, 2.5 mils
- Adhesive: Permanent acrylic adhesive, 1.0 mils
- Liner (NA/LATAM): 50 lb. semi-bleached kraft stock, 79 microns / 3.1 mils
- Liner (EMEA): White glassine, 51 microns / 2.2 mils
- Total Thickness (+/- 10%): 68 microns / 6.6 mil (NA/LATAM); 139 microns / 5.5 mil (EMEA)
- Minimum Application Temperature: 50°F / 10°C
- Service Temperature Range: -40°C to 70°C
- Printer Compatibility: Thermal transfer printers (ribbon required) — Zebra desktop, mid-range, and high-performance models
- Recommended Ribbon: Image Lock resin ribbon
- Regulatory: FDA 175.105 (indirect food contact); BPA and latex free
- Recommended Storage: 72°F / 22°C at 50% RH
- Expected Service Life: Indoor and outdoor use up to 3 years
Applications & Use Cases
- Product identification labeling across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and government sectors
- Automotive part labeling exposed to oils, greases, and temperature extremes
- Asset tracking requiring UID compliance and long-term legibility
- Outdoor and cold-storage applications where standard label stock fails prematurely
Compatibility & Ordering
The Z-Xtreme 5000T is available in a range of sizes, shapes, and label-set configurations to fit specific printer models and application requirements; confirm exact dimensions and part number for your SKU before ordering. For full performance — including UID compliance and UL certification — pair the label with Zebra's Image Lock resin ribbon on a compatible Zebra thermal transfer printer. Liner and total thickness specifications differ between NA/LATAM and EMEA versions, so confirm the regional variant when ordering internationally.
Related Products
Pair this label with Image Lock resin ribbons for maximum durability → thermal ribbons, Zebra desktop and industrial thermal printers → thermal printers, and printer parts and maintenance kits → printer parts.
FAQ
What temperature range can the Z-Xtreme 5000T withstand?
Zebra rates the label from -40°F to 300°F (-40°C to 149°C), suitable for both cold storage and high-heat industrial environments.
Does the Z-Xtreme 5000T require a specific ribbon?
It's a thermal transfer label requiring a ribbon; Zebra recommends its Image Lock resin ribbon for optimal chemical resistance and print durability.
Is the Z-Xtreme 5000T UL certified?
When combined with the Image Lock ribbon, the Z-Xtreme 5000T achieves UL certification and complies with UID test requirements.
What chemicals is this label resistant to?
Paired with Image Lock ribbon, it's recommended for exposure to blood, body fluids, salt water, alcohol, ammonia, bleach, gasoline, grease, oil, acetone, MEK, TCE, and xylene.
Can this label be used for food-related applications?
It complies with FDA 175.105 for indirect contact with dry foodstuffs, or when separated by a functional barrier, and is BPA and latex free.
How long does the Z-Xtreme 5000T last in outdoor applications?
Zebra expects — but does not warrant — a service life of up to 3 years for both indoor and outdoor use.
Are custom sizes available?
Yes, Zebra can produce the Z-Xtreme 5000T in a range of sizes, shapes, and label-set configurations, with flexographic pre-printing available. Click here to request a quote.
Product Family
Z-Xtreme 5000T
MFG Part Number
43818
Product Type
Custom Label
Print Method
Thermal Transfer
Label Width
0.5"
Label Height
0.5"
Core Size
3" Core
Color
White
Labels Per Roll
10,000
Format
Roll
Finish
Matte
Labels Across
2
Adhesive
Permanent Acrylic
Perforation
Perforated
Outside Diameter
6.5" OD
Material
Polyester
Roll Weight
1
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